School Based Mental Health Therapist I

Application Deadline: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

About the role

Under the direction of the Mental Health Therapist Supervisor and with coordination of the Site Principal, provide site-based clinical services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned students at the school location. Provide consultation services to school staff to support the overall mental health goals of their assigned students. May also consult about students receiving Special Education services at the school.

Responsibilities

• Encourage students to express their feelings (using various therapeutic techniques, including play therapy) and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Guide students in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Counsel students, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, maladaptive behavior, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Collect and assess information about students through interviews, observation, and tests.
• Act as student advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Effectively communicate skills with parents and staff concerning student needs.
• Participate as an active member of the Crisis Response Team.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.

Pay

Pay Range: $66.09 - $88.66 per hour (Range 54 on the Classified Salary Schedule with license).

Schedule

10 months / 8 hours per day, full-time.

Benefits

• 100% District-paid (employee only) health benefits.
• Family benefits available on a voluntary basis.